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Devlog #03 - Level Design preview
NewsHi everyone, for this post we want to show you some sketches of the level design for the game.
DevBlog: Information is Power
NewsDuring our internal playtests we've found that the readability of the game is lacking, to say the least. Players need a lot of information, and previously...
3 Things I Wish I Knew when I started Level Design
TutorialDo you think Level Design is easy? Think Again! Having a memorable, engaging and intuitive level design takes a lot of practice, experience and the right...
Reflections on Tutorial Design in Puzzledorf
TutorialThis article looks at how I tried to create textless tutorials and instead teach through design; to use experiences to help people learn through play.
Helena Devlog #23 - Out with the old
NewsIn with the new. let's take it easy this week. We showed level design progress of the office before, let's do the same with the city.
Helena Devlog #22 - New in-game Animations
NewsToday we're gonna talk about some of the new animations we made for helena.
Helena Devlog #21 - Transitional Cutscenes
NewsLet's talk about screen transitions. Helena could do with some new cutscenes.
Helena Devlog #20 - Collectible Rewards
NewsLet's make these collectibles worth grabbing, shall we?
DB9 - Sound of Silence
NewsSound is a big part of almost every game - and that's why we're proud to present to you the amazing people responsable for Oizys sound and some of the...
DB9 - Lights, Sound, Action!
NewsSound is a big part of almost every game - and that's why we're proud to present to you the amazing people responsable for Oizys sound and some of the...
The Sixth Sun: Disruptor-type enemies and Lighting
NewsIn this article we explore a game design issue we encountered while developing The Sixth Sun and show our journey towards finding the most fitting solution...
Breeze of Chimes - UI / UX Design
NewsIn today's post we will be talking about our UI Design and the philosofies behind it!
Devlog #6: Same Player Different Shapes
NewsIn this Devlog for Caapora - Oath of the Forest, Afonso will give an in-depth analysis at one of our core gameplay mechanics, the Shapeshifting ability.
The Sixth Sun: Enemy Roster
NewsIn this article, we present the enemy units currently implemented in the most recent build for our game, The Sixth Sun.
The Sixth Sun: New Enemy Implementations
NewsIn this article, we present two new enemy units implemented in the most recent build for our game, The Sixth Sun.
The Sixth Sun: Enemy Encounter System
NewsIn this post we go trough a system of building combat encounters and the components that allow us to quickly design and iterate over the chaotic battles...
Dev Vlog: Level Sequencer
FeatureBreak down of a level transition effect I've made with the UE4 Level Sequencer.
"Making of" Room 54 Level - DevBlog
NewsHi! In this short DevBlog we're showing off the backstage of Room 54 Level creation : )
Devlog #3: When Roots Sprout into Gameplay Vines (and Loops!)
NewsPreviously we talked about how we created the Core in Caapora, and how we defined our Game Pillars from it. In this Devlog for Caapora - Oath of the Forest...
The Sixth Sun: Enemies
NewsIn this article, we present the enemies that have been developed so far, as well as some concepts we have for future enemies.
1 YEAR of Game Development in 10 Minutes! - Zombies in Space
NewsMy game development journey over the last year with my game Zombies in Space!
Devlog #2: Laying Down Gameplay Roots
NewsWhen creating a video game, Game Design will arguably be one, if not the most, important components. In Caapora - Oath of the Forest, the gameplay has...
The Sixth Sun: Setting the Design Pillars
NewsIn this article we present our employment of the 'Design Pillars' for The Sixth Sun, setting the game's intended experience and core ideas.
Zombies in Space - Devlog 6 - Preparing for the Alpha!
NewsThis devlog reviews the latest changes to the game as it is prepared for alpha testing!
Mechanics in #WhereAreYouVideogame
NewsWhere Are You is a Walking Simulator, but I wanted to include a few of mechanics with a narrative relevance. How am I doing it?
Zombies in Space - Devlog 5
NewsThis devlog focuses on the creation of the first boss the players will encounter during the game. Based on a previous enemy in the game, and some inspiration...
What’s the matter Mary Jane - designing a character
NewsIdeas about designing a character and story. How I have designed a character based on Alanis Morissette song Mary Jane
Sink or Swim: 3 Design Lessons We Learned Making Our Underwater Metroidvania
FeatureWhat happens when you create a game in a genre known for platforming and precision…and set the whole thing underwater? You have to throw out a lot of...
Zombies in Space - Devlog 4 - Making the Tutorial
NewsDevlog #4 for Zombies in Space, a 2D, sci-fi, metrovania style shooter coming to Steam and Switch in 2022.
Detective Game Design Problems
TutorialDetective gameplay (or "investigation gameplay") poses a number of unique challenges centered around two main problems: the struggle between story and...
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